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How to get fromColombo to Bhopalby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Bhopal by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO)plane plane CMB - BHO
    6h 51m
    ₹20,860–58,388

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Bhopal Jntrain train
    45h 37m
    ₹7,755–14,363

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Chennaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Bhopalbus bus
    47h 25m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket₹18,187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,856 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bhopal, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Air India Express fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) every 4 hours.

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